Thursday, May 21, 2015

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Tuesday, March 17, 2015

I'm counting down the days to summer but it's being such a drag so I'm looking for ways to fill my time till it gets here! And what better way to do that than prepare for summer. No, I'm not talking about bikini bodies. Heaven knows that I love food too much. I'm talking accessories! Lots and lots of summer accessories. My favourite summer time bling? Bracelets and bangles, of course. Perfect for some fun in the sun, if you ask me.

Here's a favorite that never gets old - friendship bracelets! There are heaps of tutorials to choose from out there but I love these ol' school stripes and chevrons the best.

The Indian Borage leaves, also known as Spanish thyme, are often mistaken for a type of mint due to it's heart-shaped leaves. Unlike mint, these leaves are, however, covered in short fine hairs.

For something that looks so furry, this hidden gem is laden with benefits. So much so, some doctors recommend it over more conventional medicines. Better yet, it is a wonderful addition to a herb garden (think substitute for oregano). What more could one ask for? A leaf that has both, medicinal and culinary, uses.

This plant is known to help with coughs, sore throats, blocked noses, dandruff, burns, sores, insect bites, skin conditions, bronchitis, asthma, indigestion, insomnia, and even pain such as headaches and cramps. Woo, that's a long list! Makes you wonder what else it is used for, doesn't it?When in the kitchen, it is used to flavour curries and meat dishes as it aids in masking the strong smell of the meats. You could even eat it raw with bread and butter!

As enticing as the last one sounded, we prefer to have it as a tea. Because, before you say anything, there's always time for tea! Try this recipe out and let us know how it goes.IngredientsIndian borage leavesMint leavesLemon balm leavesSmall slice of ginger1 cup waterMethod1. Wash and pluck the leaves and place them in the TM bowl. Pulse on speed 4 for 5 seconds.
2. Pour in one cup of water. Veroma/reverse blade/10 minutes/speed 1. At the end, the water will be reduced to half of it's original quantity.
3. Strain mixture and drink hot/warm. Add some honey according to taste.

*Drink this twice a day for best results (less coughing and reduced phlegm)

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

"A single dream is more powerful than a thousand realities" - J.R.R. Tolkien

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams" - Eleanor Roosevelt

"You are never too old to set another goal or dream another dream" - C.S. Lewis

..and there are many more quotes like them. Just ask Google. All of these people have/had one thing in common - they believe(d) in dreams.

The Native Americans believed that a dream catcher protected a sleeping person by catching the bad dreams passing through while letting the good dreams slip through the hole in the middle down to the person sleeping below.

But why confine dreams to sleep? Many of us dream while awake as well (guilty as charged!). Instead of the inconvenience of hanging a dream catcher above our heads all the time, why not catch your dreams on-the-go by using these awesome dream catcher accessories.

I find that most dream catchers look best on long chains but you never know, I might find a dream catcher choker that steals my heart. For now, these close-to-traditional-dreamcatcher necklaces help give an outfit a boho look while being charmingly rustic.

And of course, how could I not mention dream catcher earrings? They're my go-to accessory for any outfit. Call me weird but I like going for a slight Native American look at times. And the feathers on a dream catcher shout Native American to everyone.

Amazing aren't they? I would never have though of using old knitting needles like that. Or even burnt out lightbulbs and inner tubes for that matter! And that's just the tip of the iceberg. You could even go for more intricate and finer materials such as the mechanism of an old watch. These are pretty cool as they have a vintage vibe to them.

If fun and light-hearted (or even nerdy) is your style, then make use of your old (errrr...vintage?) toys and show them to the world! They would definitely make you stand out from a sea of regular jewelry.